8 month old struggling to bond with dad

[Girlmum14]

Please no nasty comments. My partner doesn't live with us. Due to his own issues. My daughter cries whenever he is near her, even if he just looks at her. He doesn't spend as much time with her as he should and when he does he doesn't interact with her the way she needs him to. I try and suggest things to him but I don't want to tell him what to do.
How can I get him to see her more and interact with her more without telling him what to do?

Your title seems the wrong way round. Dad is struggling to bond with baby, not vice versa. He needs to do it first - to show her that he is a safe person who can meet her needs.

If he isn't a reliable caregiver and isn't open to help or suggestions, he should probably stay away until he's sorted himself out. She's crying out of fear.

100% agree

Positive compliments, try to get photos or video clips of sweet moments together even if you have to edit them, show him what she likes